Met with Andreas Prueninger in Weissach
#181
Burning Brakes
Matt,
Not sure if you saw this post on Pistonheads today concerning this Rennlist thread:
"Having spoken to Andreas Preuninger this morning; this is his official position on a PDK version GT4 and requested I share with the Internet:
"
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...%2E&mid=302309
Not sure if you saw this post on Pistonheads today concerning this Rennlist thread:
"Having spoken to Andreas Preuninger this morning; this is his official position on a PDK version GT4 and requested I share with the Internet:
"I am afraid the current GT4 with PDK story is complete nonsense, I never said this to anybody. I generally state that we monitor the market Situation before we plan new models and that future generation GT cars could offer the choice of either manual or PDK, but thats years from today and not decided yet. I have no problem if you share that Information."
"
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...%2E&mid=302309
#182
Matt,
Not sure if you saw this post on Pistonheads today concerning this Rennlist thread:
"Having spoken to Andreas Preuninger this morning; this is his official position on a PDK version GT4 and requested I share with the Internet:
"
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...%2E&mid=302309
Not sure if you saw this post on Pistonheads today concerning this Rennlist thread:
"Having spoken to Andreas Preuninger this morning; this is his official position on a PDK version GT4 and requested I share with the Internet:
"I am afraid the current GT4 with PDK story is complete nonsense, I never said this to anybody. I generally state that we monitor the market Situation before we plan new models and that future generation GT cars could offer the choice of either manual or PDK, but thats years from today and not decided yet. I have no problem if you share that Information."
"
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...%2E&mid=302309
#183
Rennlist Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Somewhere in a galaxy far, far away....
Posts: 17,108
Likes: 0
Received 259 Likes
on
173 Posts
Matt,
Not sure if you saw this post on Pistonheads today concerning this Rennlist thread:
"Having spoken to Andreas Preuninger this morning; this is his official position on a PDK version GT4 and requested I share with the Internet:
"
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...%2E&mid=302309
Not sure if you saw this post on Pistonheads today concerning this Rennlist thread:
"Having spoken to Andreas Preuninger this morning; this is his official position on a PDK version GT4 and requested I share with the Internet:
"I am afraid the current GT4 with PDK story is complete nonsense, I never said this to anybody. I generally state that we monitor the market Situation before we plan new models and that future generation GT cars could offer the choice of either manual or PDK, but thats years from today and not decided yet. I have no problem if you share that Information."
"
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/t...%2E&mid=302309
Last edited by tcsracing1; 09-11-2015 at 10:10 PM.
#184
#186
Burning Brakes
He isn't going through people, he is just having conversations. It is the people, and then us by extension that make things he says in normal conversation in to "news"
This is why people with information eventually just stop talking to people like us. I suspect that will happen here soon enough.
This is why people with information eventually just stop talking to people like us. I suspect that will happen here soon enough.
#187
Nordschleife Master
Met with Andreas Prueninger in Weissach
Remember AP is more concerned in marketing at the moment rather than engineering. He simply WILL NOT share this type of information with any customer,unless you're on the board and in that case you already know.
I reckon he's pretty good at giving " politician answers ",if you know what I mean...
But please do not stop commenting,it is absolutely entertaining!
I reckon he's pretty good at giving " politician answers ",if you know what I mean...
But please do not stop commenting,it is absolutely entertaining!
#189
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
FINALLY! I CAN TALK FREELY ABOUT THIS THING!
So, I previously posted about my meeting with AP Weissach. He told me a few things which I shared online but asked me to keep quiet about the "GT4 Race (now called Club Sport) for a few days until it was officially announced.
It is now official!
We did not have an "interview" as was incorrectly reported by the media (our sit down chat was not an official interview), and I did not say PDK was coming in 3 days. My error saying PDK would make sense in 3 days thinking the Club Sport announcement was imminent.
PDK made no sense to me at the time so I asked him in many different ways "why?". Finally, he relented and then told me to keep secret about the development of the GT4 Club Sport. AP explained that all the other competing cars are using similar technology and in order to compete and win, Porsche needed to use PDK. Porsche likes to win. Amen brother!
So, now you all know ...
http://www.porsche.com/uk/aboutporsc...l-de&id=361632
So, I previously posted about my meeting with AP Weissach. He told me a few things which I shared online but asked me to keep quiet about the "GT4 Race (now called Club Sport) for a few days until it was officially announced.
It is now official!
We did not have an "interview" as was incorrectly reported by the media (our sit down chat was not an official interview), and I did not say PDK was coming in 3 days. My error saying PDK would make sense in 3 days thinking the Club Sport announcement was imminent.
PDK made no sense to me at the time so I asked him in many different ways "why?". Finally, he relented and then told me to keep secret about the development of the GT4 Club Sport. AP explained that all the other competing cars are using similar technology and in order to compete and win, Porsche needed to use PDK. Porsche likes to win. Amen brother!
So, now you all know ...
http://www.porsche.com/uk/aboutporsc...l-de&id=361632
#190
Burning Brakes
...I did not say PDK was coming in 3 days. My error saying PDK would make sense in 3 days thinking the Club Sport announcement was imminent.
PDK made no sense to me at the time so I asked him in many different ways "why?". Finally, he relented and then told me to keep secret about the development of the GT4 Club Sport.
PDK made no sense to me at the time so I asked him in many different ways "why?". Finally, he relented and then told me to keep secret about the development of the GT4 Club Sport.
PDK - I asked if they have had time to work on the PDK for a GT4. He replied, yes, the GT4 will be offered in customer choice PDK or manual soon. (Although this might not make sense today, in 3 days it will). This, in spite of the overwhelming success of the concept of getting back to the emotional part of the driving experience.
#191
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
My comments this morning have all been about the announcement of GT4 Race aka Club Sport. Now, PDK for street is another can of worms. AP said yes, then AP said no (but with the caveat not yet), then the Club Sport release says the car will be homologated - does that mean PDK for street will be required?
More drama to follow and for all to enjoy.
#192
I was also told Yes for a street PDK. Maybe he misunderstood and meant this car but Im pretty sure he knew exactly what I asked.
#193
Nordschleife Master
" Just because something isn't a lie does not mean that it isn't deceptive. A liar knows that he is a liar, but one who speaks mere portions of truth in order to deceive is a craftsman of destruction. "
Criss Jami
This^^^ sounds good to me in the context. Not referring to those that are reporting what have been told,but to the interpretation presented by the man himself.
Criss Jami
This^^^ sounds good to me in the context. Not referring to those that are reporting what have been told,but to the interpretation presented by the man himself.
#194
Three Wheelin'
Ah well, thanks for trying Matt. As Whoopsy suggested, better to just keep some info under wraps for both your sake and the source's.
#195
In the end, I had to shake my head and laugh too with all the conflicting direct quotes from our respected friend in Weissach.
My comments this morning have all been about the announcement of GT4 Race aka Club Sport. Now, PDK for street is another can of worms. AP said yes, then AP said no (but with the caveat not yet), then the Club Sport release says the car will be homologated - does that mean PDK for street will be required?
More drama to follow and for all to enjoy.
My comments this morning have all been about the announcement of GT4 Race aka Club Sport. Now, PDK for street is another can of worms. AP said yes, then AP said no (but with the caveat not yet), then the Club Sport release says the car will be homologated - does that mean PDK for street will be required?
More drama to follow and for all to enjoy.